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Driven by the Internet, African Fashion Goes Global
Global interest in African fashion continues to rise, and innovators are leveraging the internet's reach to execute a variety of business models.
August 2017
Innovators are Shaping Africa’s ‘Informal Economy’
Entrepreneurs & investors thrive by serving the needs of Africa's informal sector and the opportunity remains large.
August 2017
African Startups are Increasingly Attractive to Investors
While access to capital is still a widespread issue in Africa, these ventures successfully raised significant amounts (US $500,000+) so far in 2017.
August 2017
The Numbers Game: Growing A Startup From A Sub-Optimal Market
What can startups in African countries with smaller populations and lower consumption/spending levels do to grow and scale?
August 2017
Funding Africa: Private Equity Needs A New Approach
Private equity and venture capital funds remain Africa’s best hope for economic growth, but investors need to adapt their approach to local markets.
July 2017
Africa’s Digital Revolution: It’s Not Easy
A researcher from the Oxford Internet Institute shares observations on Africa's digital (r)evolution from a comparative study of ventures and entrepreneurs in Nairobi, Lagos, and Kigali.
July 2017